Getting Started

Making Your First Map

This page will guide you through the process of creating your first map on Backtrack and get you acquainted with the basics.

Step 1: Log in or sign up

• Desktop: visit backtrackmaps.com/maps and log in or create an account.

• Mobile: download from the App Store

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Mobile

Step 2: Create a map

A map in Backtrack is a collection of features and layers. You'll usually create a new map for each new objective you have.

Let's create a sample map now.

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Mobile

Step 3: Add a feature

Features are the routes & markers that make up your map. Let's create a test route to see how it works.

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Mobile

Step 4: Add a layer

Backtrack has many powerful map layers and the ability to stack as many as you want. Try adding one now to see how it works.

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Step 5: View your map on mobile

Download Backtrack from the App Store and login to view the map you just created.

If you're already on mobile, remember that you can always edit your maps on desktop at backtrackmaps.com and your changes will be synced across all your devices in real-time.